Course Title: Introduction to Nanotechnology and Nanoelectronics
Type of Course: Optional, Theory
Offered to: EEE
Pre-requisite Course(s): None
Why Nanotechnology: importance, size scales, quantum size effects, revolutionary applications, potentials. Nanotools: scanning tunneling microscope, atomic force microscope, electron microscope, measurement techniques based on fluorescence, other techniques. Basics of Fabrication: fabrication and processing industry, wafer manufacturing, deposition techniques: evaporation, sputtering, chemical vapor deposition, epitaxy; Wet and dry etching techniques; photolithography, electron beam lithography, stamp technology. Bottom-up processes: chemical and organic synthesis techniques, self-assembly, other techniques. Nanoelectronics: overview of quantum mechanics, Schrodinger equation, particle in a box. Band theory of solids. Importance of nanoelectronics, Moore's law, ITRS roadmap. Tunneling devices: quantum tunneling, resonant tunneling diodes. Single electron transistor: Coulomb blockade. Quantum confinement: wires and dots, carbon nanotubes, graphenes. Brief introductions on Molecular electronics and nanobiology.
To familiarize the nano-realm and its non-conventional non-bulk behaviour to students.
To explain the working principles of nano tools, characterization techniques, nano-devices.
To understand nanoelectronic theories and principles for quantum tunnelling, and other nano-devices.
Fundamental understanding of concepts of quantum theory, device theory and electronic materials.
| CO No. | CO Statement | Corresponding PO(s)* | Domains and Taxonomy level(s)** | Delivery Method(s) and Activity(-ies) | Assessment Tool(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | explain the theories of nano dimension, nano tools, top-down and bottom-up processes and operation of some nano-devices. | PO(a), PO(e) | C2, C5 | Lectures, Discussions | Assignment, Class test, Final exam |
| 2 | analyse nano-electronic processes, tools, and devices by applying concepts of nano principles. | PO(a), PO(d) | C3 | Lectures, Discussions | Assignment, Class test, Final exam |
Cognitive Domain Taxonomy Levels: C1 – Knowledge, C2 – Comprehension, C3 – Application, C4 – Analysis, C5 – Synthesis, C6 – Evaluation, Affective Domain Taxonomy Levels: A1: Receive; A2: Respond; A3: Value (demonstrate); A4: Organize; A5: Characterize; Psychomotor Domain Taxonomy Levels: P1: Perception; P2: Set; P3: Guided Response; P4: Mechanism; P5: Complex Overt Response; P6: Adaptation; P7: Organization
Program Outcomes (PO): PO(a) Engineering Knowledge, PO(b) Problem Analysis, PO(c) Design/development Solution, PO(d) Investigation,
PO(e) Modern tool usage, PO(f) The Engineer and Society, PO(g) Environment and sustainability, PO(h) Ethics, PO(i) Individual work and team work,
PO(j). Communication, PO(k) Project management and finance, PO(l) Life-long Learning
* For details of program outcome (PO) statements, please see the departmental website or course curriculum
| K1 | K2 | K3 | K4 | K5 | K6 | K7 | K8 | P1 | P2 | P3 | P4 | P5 | P6 | P7 | A1 | A2 | A3 | A4 | A5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week | Lectures | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 1-2 | 1-6 |
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| 3-4 | 7-12 | Nanotools: scanning tunneling microscope, atomic force microscope, electron microscope, measurement techniques based on fluorescence, other techniques. |
| 5-6 | 13-18 | Basics of Fabrication: fabrication and processing industry, wafer manufacturing, deposition techniques: evaporation, sputtering, chemical vapor deposition, epitaxy; Wet and dry etching techniques; photolithography, electron beam lithography, stamp technology. |
| 7-8 | 19-24 | Bottom-up processes: chemical and organic synthesis techniques, self-assembly, other techniques. |
| 9-10 | 25-30 | Nanoelectronics: overview of quantum mechanics, Schrodinger equation, particle in a box. Band theory of solids. Importance of nanoelectronics, Moore's law, ITRS roadmap. |
| 11-13 | 31-39 | Tunneling devices: quantum tunneling, resonant tunneling diodes. Single electron transistor: Coulomb blockade. Quantum confinement: wires and dots, carbon nanotubes, graphenes. |
Class participation will be judged by in-class evaluation; attendance will be recorded in every class.
Continuous assessment will be done in the form of quizzes, assignments, in-class evaluations.
Final Examination: A comprehensive term final examination will be held at the end of the Term following the guideline of academic Council.
Class Participation 10%
Continuous Assessment 20%
Final Examination 70%
Total 100%
Introduction to Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, by Hornyak, Tibbals, Dutta & Moore .
Nanoelectronic Devices by Byung-Gook Park, Sung Woo Hwang and Young June Park, CRC Press 2012.
Introduction to Nanoscience, by Professor S. M. Lindsay.
Transport in Nanostructures 2nd ed, by David K. Ferry, Stephen M. Goodnick and Jonathan Bird , Cambridge University Press 2009.
Quantum Mechanics: An Introduction for Device Physicists and Electrical Engineers, 3rd Edition, David K. Ferry, CRC Press 2021
Online resources or supplementary reading materials will be shared with the class and MS Teams.
Besides going through relevant topics of the textbooks, it is strongly advised that the students follow the class Lectures and discussions regularly for a thorough understanding of the topics.